UV+EB Technology introduces “Professor’s Corner.” This quarterly column will provide science-based information to people employed in the UV/EB industry or in related academic research. Topics may range from the fundamentals of polymer chemistry to the detailed science of photopolymerization and advanced topics selected to enhance the technical skills of chemists, engineers and … [Read more...] about The Science of UV/EB Polymerization
Association News
RadTech Announces New President and Board Members RadTech, the nonprofit trade association for ultraviolet and electron beam technologies, is pleased to welcome Eileen Weber of Red Spot Paint & Varnish Co., Inc. as its new president, serving a two-year term. She assumes the position from Lisa Fine, who will serve as immediate past president. JoAnn Arceneaux, allnex USA, is … [Read more...] about Association News
Regulatory News
US EPA Floats First SNURs Using Streamlined Framework The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed significant new use rules (SNURs) to address risks that a group of new chemicals could present if used in certain reasonably foreseen ways. The draft framework seeks to speed agency review of new chemical applications for approval, known as premanufacture notices … [Read more...] about Regulatory News
Q. How can readers of UV+EB Technology continue to benefit from the information in Dick Stowe’s UV Curing Technology column?
Editor’s Note: Dick Stowe has retired as a column writer for UV+EB Technology. His guidance and wisdom in the last four years have been invaluable, and we will miss his contributions. In 2019, Jim Raymont of EIT will become the new UV column writer, and we are excited to have him on board! A.Ever since the first issue of UV+EB Technology in 2015, R.W. (Dick) Stowe has … [Read more...] about Q. How can readers of UV+EB Technology continue to benefit from the information in Dick Stowe’s UV Curing Technology column?
Q. What are the basic regulatory and safety standards for the installation of a low-energy electron beam for commercial use?
A.The adoption of low-energy electron beam (EB) technology can be a significant step forward for any company regarding manufacturing capabilities, the lowering of overall energy costs and the promotion of environmental sustainability. Two electron beam system installation aspects that should be addressed and planned for early in the acquisition process relate to registration … [Read more...] about Q. What are the basic regulatory and safety standards for the installation of a low-energy electron beam for commercial use?